A parakeet and a 'Jambu' fruit.

Pilgrims to the Poson Perahera, 2010, Tissa.

They come in lorries, 2 wheel tractor trailers, vans, motorbikes, bikes and buses. It is a days outing for them.

Fruits for the Gods, Katharagama.

Devotees coming to the temple of 'Skanda Kumaraya - Murugan' at Katharagama, carry 'Pooja Vatties' to be offerred at the shrine. These are the varieties of fruits for sale to prepare the 'Pooja vatty'.

'Jaya-mangala gatha' singers at a wedding.

A local band in action at a wedding party, Deberawewa.

Bands are hired to entertain the guests at wedding ceremonies in present Sri Lanka. The picture shows a female vocalist belting out a pop song. Note the supporting electronic organ (Yamaha), the 'Tabla' and the 'Octopad'.